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MINUTES OF EMERGENCY MEETING, SEPTEMBER 10, 1984 (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT (CONTINUED)
Absent: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting at 12:35 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lucie F. Smith
Clerk
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1984
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, September 17, 1984, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in
the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Commissioners Donald P. Blake; Nolan
O'Neal; Claud 0' Shields, Jr.; Chairman Karen E. Gottovi, County
Manager, G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and
Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Smith.
Members absent were: Jonathan Barfield, Sr. was absent due
to illness.
Commissioner O'Shields gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 20, 1984,
the Continued Meeting of August 21, 1984, and the Special Meeting
of August 23, 1984, as presented with the minutes of August 21,
1984, reflecting that Commissioner Blake was present. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: / Commissioner Barfield
APPROVAL OF WAIVERING PERMITS FEES FOR HURRIC ANE VICTIMS -
INSPECTIONS DEPARTl1ENT
Inspections Superintendent, Sky Conklin, appeared before the
Commissioners recommending that all permit fees for storm related
damages be waived with the Inspections Department being the
determining agency on whether or not the damages were storm related.
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wbt~. @ J~-day limitation. Upon vote, t~e MOTION CARRIED AS
FOldLOWS:
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Ve~ing Aye: C9mmissioner Blake
Cemmiooien@r O'N~sl
Cemmi~~ien@r O'~hi@las
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Abo@ntu
Cemmi~oien@r Dgrfi@la
NON=AOSNDA ITEMS --- ---
Ch~irman Gottovi ~~k~d if ~ny m~mb~r of th~ q~n~r~l ~ublie
wished. to a.(,tdr~slfj .th~ Comm1~~,ien@.r~en -any it~m"..li~t~d -on' ..th~
Con~@nt Agenda or any subj~ct not li~t@d on th~ R~qulat Aq~nd~.
No one comm@nt@oo
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commis'sioher 0' Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
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CONSENT AGENDA
Appointment of Representative to Coastal Resources Advisory
Council
The Commi ss ioners appointed Planner, David Weaver, to
replace Gary Cannon on the Coastal Resources Advisory Council.
Approval of Change G-29 - Judicial Building - Engineering Department
The Commissioners approved Change Order G-29 in the" amount
of $3,396 to patch the concrete floor in the Judicial Building
with approval-of ~he following.Budget.Amendment:
Debit - #48 9800 911, Contingencies
Credit - #48 4708 621, General Contractor
$3,396
$3,396
Approval of Request for Funding of Computer - Cape Fear Technical
Institute
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The Commissioners authorized the use of $52,000 from the
County's Unappropriated Current Fund balance to help purchase a
computer with the monies being reimbursed from Cape Fear Tech's
regular state equipment allotment.
Approval of the Report of Collector of Revenue through
August 31, 1984
The Commissioners approved the report of the Collector of
Revenue through August 31, 1984.
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A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEP~ER 17, 1984 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
App);'ovaL .,!f "'J!ax Abatements and Re~unds
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The Commissioners approved a list of tax abatements and
refunds as recommended by the Tax Administration.
A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 5.
Approval of Procedure for Overdue EMS Bills - Tax Department
The Commisp~oners appr.oNed procedur~s for garnishing or
attaching liens to property to recover delinquent emergency
medical services bills.
Approval o~ . Request for Submission of Application for Minority
Management Training
The Commissioners approved the filing of an application for
employment of a professional minority in the aging field to work
in an administrative capacity for a period of one year beginning
November 1, 1984, with a local cost of $2,580.
Adoption of Resolution and Budget Amendment - CAMA Grants
The Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing the
Chairman to execute two CAMA contracts for work involving the
mapping of existing land uses with approval of the following
Budget Amendment:
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Debit #11 3493 373, Coastal Area Mgt. $12,488
- #11 9800 911, Contingencies 1,388
Credit - #11 4930 518.2' ;~ 0AMAGrant Flow Thru $ 1,388
- #11 4930 100, Salaries & Wages 11,318
- #11 4930 421, Supplies .3-00
#11 4930 510, Auto Allowance I ~,20
- #11 4930 410, Copy & Printing 350
_ A copy of, the resolution is contained in Exhibi~ ,Book XII,
Page 6.
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Approval of Budget Amendment - Star Team Communications and Equipment
New Hanover County Sheriff Us Department
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $8,945 for communications equipment and supplies
for the STAR TEAM:
Debit - #11 9800 911, Contingencies
Credit - #11 4311 640, Capital Outlay
- #11 4311 421, Departmental Supplies
$8,945
$7,175
1,770
Acceptance of Grant - North Carolina Land Records
Management Program
The Commissioners approved acceptance of a grant in the
amount of $9,000 under the North Carolina Land Records
Managemen t Program author iz ing- - the' Chai rman to execu te
the Grant Agreement.
A copy of the- agreement is on file in the County Manager's
office.
Approval of Budget Amendment - Landfi11- Engineering Department
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $100,000 to set up carryover on contracts from the
prior year for the Landfill:
Debit - #70 3990 990, Approp. Fund Bal.
Credit - #70 4710 321, Prof. Ser. - Eng.
#70 4710 320, Prof. Services
$100,000
$ 79,300
20,700
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1984 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF .CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Approval of Bid for Hydraulic Boom Mower - New Hanover
County Airport
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The Commissioners awarded the low bid to Right of Way
Equipment Co., Inc. in the amount of $8,819.09 for purchase of
the hydraulic boom mower for the Airport.
A copy of the agreement and resolution are conta~ned in
Exhibit Book XII, Page 6.
DISCUSSION OF SPLIT-SESSIONS IN CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT
Chief District Court Judge Gilbert H. Burnett appeared
before the Commissioners explaining the reason for discontinuing
split sessions in Criminal District Court. He stated Split
Sessions had increased the number of continued court cases
creating a problem for lawyers, court personnel, law enforcement
officials, the District Attorney, and jUdges. Judge Burnett
emphasized the decision to revert back to the old system of
everyone corning in at 9:30 A.M. was not made for the benefit of
the lawyers but for all persons involved in court hearings
stating he felt this method was more cost effective and time
saving to everyone.
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Mr. Gary Shipman, Attorney, commented on the inconvenience
of sp}-it .sessions stating it was practically impossible to
prepa~e schedules in order to confer with clients for the next
day in court. He also commented on the inconvenience to the
Clerks of ~ourt, stating it was impossible for them to.stay in
court .. all day - and perform other duties delegated 'by Ms. Louise
Rehder, Clerk of Superior Court. He commented on the
inconvenience to clients who have to wait all day for their case
to be heard only to find out that it would be continued the next
day.
The Commissioners expressed concern for the Courthouse being
constructed and designed for split sessions.
After further discussion, Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the
Board, expressed appreciation to Chief District Court Judge
Gilbert H. Burnett, for his explanation of the system stressing
the importance of giving the law enforcement officials and
general public the same consideration as given to the District
Attorney, jUdges, and lawyers when revising a system.
PRESENTATION OF CHIMNEY SWEEP LICENSES
Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Board, presented Chimney
Sweep Licenses to the following persons expressing
congratulations to them on their achievement:
Mr. Paul Pierce
Mr. Wi~liam Wells III
Mr. Carl Welker
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Other licenses issued to persons not present were:
Mr. Jack D. Phillips
Mr. Mark C. Watkins
Mr. Ben Kennedy
Mr. Bill Vandergiff
Mr. Ron Segars
Mr. Sonny Woodbury
Mr. Edward D. Gedraytis
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 17u 1984 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO ISSUE
REVENUE BONDS FOR FINANCING OF AN INDUSTRIAL PROJECT FOR THE
ALPER COMPANY
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields
to open the Public Hearing to consider issuance of revenue bonds
to the Alper Company. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
Mr. Wallace Murchison, Attorney representing the Industrial
Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority, appeared
bef9re the Commissioners requesting adoption of a resolution to
issue revenue bonds to expand the Warehouse Division of
Queensboro Steel for fabrication of steel products owned by the
Alper ~ompany.
Chairman Gottovi stated that Seymour L. Alper, Chairman of
the New Hanpyer. County Industrial Faci li ties and pollution
Control Financing Authority , was a general partner of the Alper
Company and an officer and stockholder of Queensboro Steel
Corporation, certifying he did not participate or vote in actions
relating-to the financing at the June 20, 1984, and July 20,
1984, Authority meetings.
Mr. Mark Alper, a partner of the Company, gave an
explanation of the expansion. Chairman Gottovi asked how the
citizens of New Hanover County would benefit from this project.
Mr. Alper stated this expansion would create approximately 20-30
new jobs.
Chairman Gottovi stated this was a Public Hearing and asked
if anyone from the general public would like to speak. No one
commented.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to close the Public Hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to adopt a resolution authorizing the
issuance of the revenue bonds. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 7.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1948 (CONTINUED)
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE NEW
HANOVER COUNTY FILING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION UNDER
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM REQUESTING FUNDS
FOR AMHOIST
Planner, Alfred Dixon, appeared before the Commissioners
stating this was the second of two required Public Hearings for
consideration of the filing of an Economic Development
Application and solicitation of proposals with the Amhoist
proposal being presented at the first Public Hearing.
Mr. Wayne Ziegler, Director of the Committee of 100,
commented on the Amhoist Manufacturing Company and the benefit to
the location of this facility in this area.
Chairm~n Gottovi stated this was a Public Hearing and asked
if anyone from the general public would like to comment. No one
commented.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Blake to close the Public Hearing and adopt a
resolution authorizing New Hanover County to file an Economic
Development Application for a grant up to $750,000 under the
Communi ty Development Block Grant Program requesting funds to
defer working capital expense for Amhoist, a crane manufacturing
company from St. Paul, Minnesota. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 7.
~r. .Zjiegler expressed appreciation to the Commissioners for
support of the proposal. He also expressed appreciation to the
Chairman and Commissioners for the professional and efficient
man~er_ir. ~hich the crisis of H~rricane Diana was handled by New
Hanover County.
MEETING RECESSEQ TO EMERGENCY SESSION - HURRICANE DIANA
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting to Emergency Session
at 10:10 o'clock. A.M. for discussion of debris cleanup
with Senator Charles Rose.
Chairman Gottovi reconvened the meeting to Regular Session
at 11: 15 o"clock A.M.
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AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE AND SALE $1,500,000 PUBLIC BUILDING BOND
ANTICIPATION NOTES - COURTHOUSE AND AGRICULTURE EXTENSION
BUILDING
Commissioner O'Neal presented and MOVED, to adopt a
resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $1,500,000 Public
Building Bond Anticipation Notes in order to accommodate bond
counsel's schedule for the issuance of the notes prior to
September 25, 1984. Commissioner Blake SECONDED the MOTION.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 8.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1984 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF ORDER PRESCRIBING DETAILS FOR SALE OF $7,000,000
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS BONDS - SCHOOL BONDS
Commissioner O'Shields presented and MOVED, SECONDED by
Commi,ssi,oner O'Neal, to adopt a resolution prescribing the
details provid~ng for the sale of the $7,000,000 Public
Improvement Bonds in order to accommodate bond counsel's schedule
for ~ale'of the bonds by Septemb~r 25, 1984. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED-AS FOLLOWS: .
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
- - -- - Commissioner 0' Sh-ields ---. . .'
Chairman Gottovi
Absent:
Commissioner Barfield
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 8.
AWARD OF BIDS FOR RUNWAY DISTANCE REMAINING MARKERS AND RUNWAY
16-34 CRACK CLEANING & SEALING - PROPOSED AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM 02 PROJECT
Airport Manager Shackelford gave background information on
the $210,380 of Federal fiscal year 1982 enplanement entitlement
funds which must be under a federal grant by September 30, 1984,
or the funds will be unencumbered and placed back into the
general discretionary fund. He stated FAA had issued a Tentative
Allocation for these funds to be used for engineering services
required on the new Terminal Complex Site Preparation Project and
two items of construction, Runway Distance Remaining Markers and
Runway 16-34 Crack Cleaning and Sealing.
Mr. Steve Bright Project Manager for Talbert-Cox Associates,
Inc., appeared before the Commissioners with recommendations of
bids for the Runway Distance-Remaining Markers and Runway 16-34
Crack Cleaning and Sealing for the New Hanover County Airport.
After discussion, Commissioner O'NEAL MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner- Blake" to (1) award the low bid to Rockwell Radio &
Electric Company .of Rockwell, North Carolina, in the amount of
$31,675 f6r Runway Distance Remaining & Supplemental Wind Cone
Project subject to federal funding; (2) award the low bid to
Tranvel, Kinston, North Carolina, in the amount of $159,360 for
Runway 16-34 Crack Cleaning and Sealing subject to federal
funding with authorization of the execution of the Project
application by the Airport Manager and authorization of execution
of the Talbert, Cox & Associates Work Authorization 84-4 for
design of the Crack Sealing Pro ject by the County Manager; and
authorization of the grant agreement by the County after the
agreement is tendered by the FAA and after review and
recommendation from the County Attorney; and (3) authorization to
purchase twelve crash fire rescue promixity suits for firemen at
the Airport. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
INTRODUCTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR CONSOLIDATION STUDY
COMMITTEE
County Manager Cooper introduced Miss Sandra Martin, the
Administrati ve Assistant hired for the Consolidation Study
Committee. Chairman Gottovi stated she arrived with the
hurricane and had already been very helpful in the office. The
Commissioners welcomed her aboard.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING , .sEPTEMBER 17, 1984 ( CONTINUED)
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DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY ANIMAL
CONTROL ORDINANCE - NEW HANOVER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Director of Health, Bob Parker, gave background information
on.an amendment,to the County Animal Control Ordinance for the
inclusion of cats in certain sections of the ordinance. He
stated the Board of Health approved the amendment at the October
1 meeting to include cats in the ordinance requiring the wearing
of rabies tags. He commentep on the State Public Health Law that
went into effect July 1, 1984, requiring all cats to be
vaccinated leaving the option up to the owner as to whether the
cat should wear a tag.
Commissioner O'Neal commented on the difficulty of placing a
collar on a cat.
Health Director Parker commented on the difficulty in
identifying owners of cats to find out if a cat has been
vaccinated emphasizing the painful treatment of rabies in humans.
After a lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the
Board to comply with the State Law as enacted stating that dogs
and cats shall wear vaccination tags at all times.
RELEASES AND DENIALS OF TAX PENALTIES - TAX DEPARTMENT
Tax Administrator Register gave background information on
the listing penalty for Happy Wheels, Inc. stating it was the
responsibility of the taxpayer to list during the prescribed
time.
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After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to deny releasing the listing penalty in the
amount of $115.22. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent:
Commissioner Barfield
Tax Administrator Register gave background information on
the request for release of a listing penalty in the amount of
$77.00 for Raiford Trask, Sr. stating that an additional 28
abstracts were found later on the desk of his Attorney and filed
in February. He stated it was the responsibility of the taxpayer
to list during the prescribed time.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to deny release of the listing penalty. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
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Absent:
Commissioner Barfield
Tax Administrator Register gave background information on
the request to release a tax listing penalty to W. R. Grace and
Company stating a problem had occurred in the U. S. Postal
Department and a good faith effort had been made after discovery
of the error by W. R. Grace.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1984 (CONTINUED)
RELEASE OF TAX PENALTIES (CONTINUED)
After discussion, Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to release the listing penalty in the amount
of $3,096. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR LOWER CAPE FEAR HOSPICE, INC. POSTPONED
UNTIL OCTOBER 1, 1984 MEETING
Since no one was present to represent the Lower Cape Fear
Hospice, Inc., the request of funding was postponed until the
October 1, 1984, Regular Meeting.
SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS FOR LEGISLATIVE GOALS - NORTH CAROLINA
ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board for the
Clerk to write a letter to all Department Heads soliciting
proposals for legislative goals with 'a deadline 'of October 1,
1984, for submission to the North Carolina Association of County
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COMMISSIONER BLAKE TO CO-CHAIR THE COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FARM
LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR THE N. C. ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Blake stated he had been asked to co-chair the
committee to study the Farm Land Protection Program for the N. C.
Association of County Commissioners.
COMMISSIONER O'NEAL TO BE OUT OF TOWN FROM SEPTEMBER 21-28, 1984
Commissioner O'Neal stated he would be out of town from
September 21-28, 1984.
DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
Chairman Gottovi stated she met with Jim Summers, Secretary
of NRCD, Lester Moore, and Paula Berger, the Grants Coordinator,
stating it was their opinion that it was appropriate for New
Hanover County to affiliate with Region P for the federal grant
funds; but for state funds, the word contiguous did apply and the
County would have to appoint its own private non-profit agency.
She also;' stated a letter had been received from Dr. Rush,
Chairman of the Board of Region P, accepting New Hanover County
into Region P.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
request Human Services Analyst, Cam McAbee, to prepare procedures
for selecting a private non-profit agency.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CLOSE A SECTION OF FORTY-
EIGHTH STREET
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to adopt a Resolution of Intent to close a section of Forty-
Eighth Street located between Wrightsville Avenue and Park Avenue
to hold a Public Hearing on the 15th day of October 1984, at 9:00
o'clock A.M. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
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ADDENDUM TO MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1984
ABATEMENT OF TAX LISTING PENALTY FOR H. A. CAPPS
Tax Administrator Register gave background information on
the a request by Mr. H. A. Capps for release of a tax listing
penalty due to a death in his immediate family.
Chairman Gottovi commented on the fact that listing
penalties had been released due to a death in the family in other
cases.
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After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by
Chairman Gottovi to approve Mr. Capp's request and release the
tax listing penalty. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1984 (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
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DISCUSSION OF DEBRIS PICK-UP
County Manager Cooper stated some commitments needed to be
made by the County on a day-to-day basis in working with Army
personnel for items such as housing, food, etc. requesting
authority to disburse funds as needed without having to hold
special meetings. He, also, stated a schedule would be
coordinated between the County, City of Wilmington, Town of
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach, and
representatives of the Army as how to proceed with the debris
removal.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Blake to authorize the County Manager to spend up to
$50,000 from contingencies for expenses incurred in setting up a
debris removal program. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent:
Commissioner Barfield
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 12:39 o'clock P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Clerk
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